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Kizer, A., far., S. 11; P. O. Urbanna.
KIZER, B. F., farmer, Sec. 23; P. O. Urbanna; born in Cedar Co., Iowa, in 1838; came to Benton Co. in 1867; has eighty-six acres of land, valued at $35 per acre. Married Miss Isabel Beckworth in 1865; she was born in Cana- da in 1843; they have four children- Maggie S., Ida May, George E. and Sidney. Is a member of the I. O. O. F., No. 328, Marysville ; has held the of- fice of School Director.
Kuntz, H., far., Sec. 3; P. O. Urbanna. Kramer, J., far., S. 15; P. O. Urbanna. ARSON, S. H., farmer, Sec. 3; P.
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LANDON, L. D., blacksmith, Ur- banna; born in Ithaca, N. Y., in 1824 ; came to Benton Co. in 1864. Married Miss A. M. Lapp in 1852; she was born in Tioga Co., Penn., in 1832. Is a member of the Church of God. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., No. 324; also Altar Lodge, No. 362. Enlisted in the 1st Pennsyl- vania Rifles May, 1861 ; mustered ont Aug., 1861; re-enlisted in the 132d Penn. V. I. in 1862; participated in the battles of Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville and others ; mustered out in 1863 ; was promoted to Second Lieutenant. Democrat in politics.
Lash, H. F., far., Sec. 4; P. O. Urbanna.
Leaven, N., far., Sec. 14; P. O. Urbanna. Leaven, W., far., Sec. 14; P. O. Urbanna. Liebsch, J. H., far., S. 4; P. O. Urbanna. Likens, J., far., S. 16; P. O. Urbanna. Lockhart, C., far., S. 24; P. O. Urbanna. LOCKHART, SAMUEL, farm- . er, Sec. 24; P. O. Urbanna; born in Adams Co., Ohio, in 1812; came to Benton Co. in 1840 ; has 411 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre. Married Miss Malinda Wright in 1832; she was born in Spencer Co., Ind., in 1815; they have six children-Thomas, Milton, Cass, Grure, Nancy E. and Malinda. Is a Democrat in polities. Was County Commissioner six years ; also School Director and Trustee. They are mem- bers of the Christian Church. He is a member of the Pleasant Valley Grange, No. 1761. Mr. Lockhart has the honor of building the first house erected in Benton Co.
Long, W. P., far., S. 19; P. O. Urbanna. cMILLER, R. F., far., S. 20; P. M O. Urbanna.
McCULLEY, JAMES, farmer, Sec. 21 ; P. O. Urbanna ; born in Penn- sylvania in 1818 ; came to Jefferson Co., Ohio, in 1840 ; then went to Guernsey Co., Ohio in 1849; then went to Tus- carawas Co. in 1852; then went to Guernsey Co. in 1861, and to Benton Co. in 1865; has 120 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre. Married Mary A. McCulley in 1841; she was born in Steubenville, Ohio, in 1825; died in 1849, leaving four children-Eliza M., John H., Mary C. and James A. Mar- ried Carterette Fiester in 1850 ; she was born in Guernsey Co., Ohio, in 1830 ; died in 1857, leaving one child-Olin- thus A., born in 1854. Married Miss Lucy J. Ward in 1858; she was born in Belmont Co., Ohio, in 1830 ; they have five children-Eugene W., Flor- enee L., Elmira J., Jessie V. and Carrie A. Mr. and Mrs. McCulley are mem- bers of the Baptist Church. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., Urbanna Lodge, No. 328.
Merideth, W. J., far .. S. 5 ; P. O. Vinton. Mikiel, N., Sr., far., S. 23 ; P. O. Urbanna. Mikiel, N., Jr., far., S. 9 ; P. O. Urbanna. Miller, C., far., S. 6; P. O. Urbanna.
Miller, D. D., far., S. 16; P. O. Urbanna .. Miller, G., far., S. 36; P. O. Urbanna.
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Miller, J. F., blksmth, Urbanna.
Moore, J. M., far., S. 22; P. O. Urbanna. Moore, J. W., far., S. 22 ; P. O. Urbanna. Mossman, A. P., far., S. 23; P.O. Urbanna. Mossman, B., far., S. 23; P. O. Urbanna. Mossman, J. H., far., S. 15 ; P. O. Urbanna. Mossman, W., ret. far ; P. O. Urbanna. Moulton, G. C., far., S. 7 ; P. O. Burk.
N EWLAND, JAMES, farmer, Sec. 29 ; P. O. Urbanna.
Nichols, C. S., far., S. 9; P. O. Urbanna. Northrop, J. R., far. S. 10 ; P. O. Urbanna. C 'NEAL, T. K., farmer, Sec. 18; P. O. Urbanna.
Osborn, T. F., far., S. 2; P. O. Spencer's Grove.
P HELPS, R. G., farmer, See. 7; P. O. Urbanna.
Pitts, W. H., far., S. 5; P. O. Urbanna. PORTER, W. H. H., farmer, Sec. 23; P. O. Urbanna; born in Ireland in 1828; emigrated to America in 1847 ; came to Benton Co. in 1865 ; has 345 aeres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Grace Sloan in 1856; she was born in Ireland in 1835; they have five children-Wm. H., James, Mary J. and Angeline (twins) and John. Democratic in polities. Members of the Evangelical Church. Enlisted at Buffalo, N. Y., in 1855, in the 10th Regulars, under Col. E. B. Alexander, for the frontier; was on the expedition to the Red River ; crossed the plains in 1857 on foot; on half rations the whole of the Winter of 1856, and again the Winter of 1857 ; the officers, all Southern men except three or four, going with the South at the breaking-out of the war.
Powley, E. H., far., S. 31 ; P. O.Urbanna. Primmer, P. E., far., S. 6 ; P. O. Vinton. EED, JOHN, farmer, Sec. 5 ; P. O.
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Remer, A. L., far., S. 5 ; P. O Urbanna. Remington, J., far., S. 19 ; P. O. Urbanna. Rice, A., dry goods merchant, Urbanna. Ribble. J. S., far., S. 8 ; P. O. Urbanna. Richards, J. W., far., S. 8; P. O. Ur- banna.
Robinson, J. D., far., S. 12; P. O. Ur- banna.
Robinson, J., retired far., P. O. Urbanna. ROLLINSON, FRANKLIN, farmer, Sec. 32 ; P. O. Vinton ; born in Delaware Co., Ohio, in 1847 ; eame to Benton Co. in Sept., 1877; has eiglity
acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Miss Florence Berkhardt in 1878; she was born in Benton Co., in 1854. Republican in politics. Was Su- pervisor of the township which he left. Members of the M. E. Church. Rouse, J. C., far., S. 25 ; P. O. Urbanna. YAND, PETER, farmer ; P. O. Urban- S na.
SAUNDERS, S. T., farmer, S. 31; P. O. Urbanna ; born in Nicholas Co., Ky. in 1837; came to Benton Co. in 1868 ; has eighty acres of land. valued at $40 per acre. Married Miss Luey J. Wilson in 1866 ; she was born in Iowa, in 1845; they have three children- George W., Frank N. and Josie M. Republican in politics. Has been Justice of the Peace ; is now President of the In- dependent School District. Members of the Disciple Church.
rgeant, G. W., far., S. 25; P. O. Ur- Sabanna.
Shepard, D. G., far., S. 13; P. O. Ur banna.
SMITH, FERDINAND, farmer, Sec. 14 ; P. O. Urbanna ; born in Prus- sia, Germany, in 1828; emigrated to America in 1852 ; came to Benton Co. in 1855 ; has 170 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Magdalina Graff in 1858 ; she was born in South Germany in 1837; they have eight children-Joseph, Frank, Louis. Ferdi- nand, Jr., Emma, John, Willie and George. Democratic in polities. Has held the office of School Director. Are members of the German Catholic Church.
SMITH, JOHN N., farmer. Sec. 21; P. O. Urbanna ; born in Clark Co., Ind., in 1828 ; came to Linn Co., Iowa, in Feb., 1853, and to Benton Co. in 1867 ; has ninety-two acres of land, val . ued at $35 per acre. Married Charlotte E. Smith in 1853; she was born in Ohio in 1829, died Nov. 5, 1861, leav- ing two children-Mary E. and William H; then married Mary C. White in 1863; she was born in Greene Co., Ohio in 1830; they have three children -James C., M. Almira and Emeline. An Old-Line Whig, and now a Repub- lican ; members of the M. E. Church. Spencer, A. N., far., S. 10; P. O. Spen- cer's Grove.
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Spencer, C. H., far., S. 11; P. O. Spen- cer's Grove
Squires, W. S., far., S. 12; P. O. Ur- banna.
STARFF, DANIEL, farmer, Sec. 29 ; P. O. Vinton ; born in St. Louis, Mo., in 1849; came to Benton Co. in 1849 ; has eighty acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Mariah Lash in 1873; she was born in Keokuk Co., Iowa, in 1855 ; they have one child- Dallas Earle, born Aug. 9, 1876. Dem- ocrat in Politics. Road Supervisor. He is a member of the Christian Church.
Stevens, T., blacksmith, Urbanna.
Stevenson, B. M., far., S. 7; P. O. Ur- banna.
Stevenson, J. H., far., S. 29; P. O. Ur- banna.
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Storts, J. H., far., S. 13; P. O. Urbanna. NAGUE, DAVID, far., S. 18; P. O. Burk.
Titus, G. D., far., S. 33; P. O. Urbanna. Todd, J. V., far., S. 35 ; P. O. Urbanna. U SHER, G. S., farmer, S. 8; P. O. Urbanna.
V ANDEVENTER, W. H., far., S. 16; P. O. Urbanna.
Volentine, J., far., S. 26 ; P. O. Urbanna. W AITMAN, J. G., Sr., far., S. 28 ; P. O. Urbanna.
WAHL, ANTHONY, farmer, S. 24 ; P. O. Urbanna ; born in France in 1820 ; emigrated to America to Erie Co., N. Y., in 1848; thence to Wyo- ming Co., N. Y., in 1852; thence to Benton Co. in 1864; has 165 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Mary A. Aman in 1842 ; she was born in France Sept. 3, 1817 ; they have three children-Lana, born in France in 1843; Catharine, born in France in 1846, and Charles, born in Erie Co., N. Y., in 1850. Democrat. Mr. and Mrs. Wahl, and all their children, are mem- bers of the Catholic Church.
Walters, J., far., S. 16; P. O. Urbanna.
Wariner, J. G., farmer, Sec. 18; P. O. Burk.
Wheeler, P. V., far., S. 23; P. O. Ur- banna.
Whitney, S. H., far., S. 29; P. O. Ur- banna.
Whitus, U. B., physician, S. 22; P. O. Urbanna.
Wilson, G. W., far., S. 32 ; P. O. Urbanna. Wilcox, Wm., druggist, Urbanna.
WYCKOFF, A. J., farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 33 ; P. O. Urbanna ; born in Sangamon Co., Ill., in 1821 ; came to Benton Co. in 1840 ; has 277 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre. Married Miss Rebecca Permenter in 1847 ; she was born in Hopkins Co., Ky., in 1831 ; they have six children- Richard A., John W., Harriet P., Robert E., Nancy J. and Edmond E. Greenbacker in politics. Has held all the township offices ; also County Su- pervisor. Mr. W. and son, John W., are members of Altar Lodge, No. 362; Mr. W., wife, two boys and daughters are members of Cedar Ridge Grange; he is a member of the State Grange.
WYCKOFF, ELIJAH, farmer, Sec. 4; P. O. Urbanna ; born in Sanga- mon Co., Ill., in 1826 ; came to Benton Co., in 1850 ; has 278 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Married Miss Mary Bryson in 1852 ; she was born in Sumner Co., Tenn., in 1836 ; they have eight children-Lenora A., John F., Na- thaniel G., Mary E., Charles H., Samuel F., George L. and Eugene F. An Old Line Whig; now a Republican ; has held the offices of Assessor, Trustee and Treasurer. Mrs. W. has been a life- long member of the M. E. Church. He is a member of Altar Lodge, No. 362, Marysville ; Treasurer ; was Warden un- til last meeting. While District Treas- urer, he held from $17,000 to 18,000 ; paid for every school house in his town- ship.
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A LBERS, HARTWICK, farmer, Sec. 15; P. O. Garison. Anson, J. W .. far., S. 6 ; P. O. Paul.
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ENNETT, C., far., See. 18; P. O. Dryden.
Bennett, E. W., far., S. 19 ; P. O. Dryden. Bennett, C. J., far., S. 19 ; P. O. Dryden. Bennett, Mortimer ; P. O. Dryden.
Berenlerg, H., far., S. 29; P. O. Dryden. Bermister, H., far., S. 29 ; P. O. Dryden. Boge, J., far., S. 25 ; P. O. Luzerne. Boromaster, H., far., S. 28; P. O. Dysart. Bowen, P., far., Secs. 11 and 12; P. O. Garrison.
BRODE, D. D., farmer, See. 33; P. O. Dryden ; born in Huntingdon Co., Penn., Feb. 18, 1823 ; removed to War- saw, Ind., in 1852; thence to Bureau Co., Ill., in 1855; thence to Benton Co. in 1856. Mr. Brode drove the first nail driven at Shellsburg, this county ; his occupation being that of carpenter and millwright ; built a mill at Shells- burg, and entered land within one mile of the village ; has 160 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre. Married Miss Mary N. Ditch Nov. 21, 1861; she was born in Cambria Co., Penn., in 1836; they have five children-Lulla, born Feb., 1863; John A., born Feb., 1865; Cora M. and Flora M., born June, 1867 ; Daniel, born Nov., 1875. Mr. and Mrs. Brode are members of the M. E. Church ; Republican in politics. BURDICK, DANIEL G., farm- er, Sec. 30; P. O. Dryden; born in Madison Co., N. Y., Nov., 1810; re- moved to Cayuga Co., N. Y., in 1821 ; thenee to Chautauqua Co., N. Y., in 1831 ; thence to Washington Co., Wis., in 1845; thence to Outagamie Co., Wis., in 1866; thence to Benton Co. in 1874; owns seventy aeres of land, valued at $35 per acre. Married Harrict C. Gile Jan. 1, 1833; she was born in Jefferson Co., N. Y., in 1816; their children are Orlando, born Oct., 1833 ; Charles, Aug., 1836, died Feb. 5, 1856 ; Christopher G., Oct., 1871; Lucy M., Nov., 1873 ; Amos, Nov. 7, 1877 ; Harriet died June 14, 1876. Married Mrs. Rolina Lathrop Dec., 1877 ; she was born in Herkimer Co.,
N. Y., in 1821. Republican in polities Keeps the Dryden post office. Members of the Baptist Church.
Burris, W. E. ; P. O. Dryden.
BUTTERFIELD, JOSEPH
A., farmer, Sec. 12; P. O. Garrison ; born in Allegany Co., N. Y., March. 1843; removed to Benton Co., Iowa, in 1866; owns 240 acres of land, val- ued at $30 per acre. Married Ellen Hite in January, 1870; she was boru in Bedford Co., Penn., in 1848; they have two children-Fred E., born in May, 1872 ; Hattie E., born in March, 1875. Republican in politics. En- listed in the 130th N. Y. V. I. in 1862; transferred to the First New York Dra- goons in 1863 ; participated in the bat- tle of the Wilderness and capture of Richmond, and other important battles under Sheridan.
BYAM, C. O., farmer and stock raiser, Sees. 33 and 28; P. O. Dryden ; owns 1,120 acres, valued at $35 per aere; born in Essex Co., N. Y., in 1830; removed to Jones Co., Iowa, in 1853; thence to Benton Co. in 1868. Married Elizabeth A. Starry May 1, 1857; she was born in Jones Co., Iowa, in 1842; have six children- Bessie L., born March 5, 1860 ; Daniel E., born April 29, 1862; Dora J., born May 30, 1865; Etta, born May 25, 1867; Richard, born Sept. 30, 1872; Nellie E., born Ang. 18, 1876. Supervisor two years; Assessor two years; Township Trustee two years ; Clerk one year; on the School Board -before they became independent- Secretary, President and Treasurer four years. Republican in polities.
Byam, E., far., S. 32; P. O. Dryden. Byam, G. W., far., S. 31; P. O. Dryden. Byam, Lorin, far., S. 31 ; P. O. Dryden. YARSTAN, HENRY, farmer, Sec. 9; P. O. Paul.
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CHASE, E. G., Sec. 9; P. O. Garri- son ; born in Otsego Co., N. Y., in 1834 ; moved to Benton Co. in 1867 ; has 120 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre. Married Orpha A. Rose in 1857 ; she was born in Otsego Co., N. Y., in 1840 ; they have four children --. Aurelia E.
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born Aug. 22, 1858; Jane L., March 18, 1863; Clement R., Jan. 27, 1867 ; Orpha R., Nov. 28, 1877. Republican in politics. School Director five years, Road Supervisor five years. Mr. and Mrs. Chase have been members of the Baptist Church twenty-five years. Mr. Chase enlisted in the 91st New York Artillery September, 1864 ; and detailed as Post Machinist ; mustered out in June, 1865.
CHASE, LYMAN J., Sec. 25 ; P. O. Luzerne; born in Bureau Co., Ill., in 1837; removed to Benton Co., lowa, in March, 1869 ; has eighty acres of land, valued at $30 per acre. Married Mary A. Shultz ; she was born in Co- lumbia Co., Penn., Nov. 22, 1831 ; they have six children-Clarrie E., born July 2, 1861 ; Charles, Sept. 26, 1863 ; Idella. Nov. 16, 1868; Frank L., Feb. 26, 1871; Jennie I., Aug. 12, 1872; Laura M., Dec. 9, 1875.
Christian, J. G., far., S. 3 ; P. O Garrison. CHRISWELL, MARY, MRS., farmer, Sec. 33; P. O. Belle Plaine. Mrs. Chriswell was born in Centre Co., Penn., in August, 1823, her maiden name being Mary Stearm ; she has 120 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre. Mar- ried Robt. Chriswell in 1843; he was born in Mifflin Co., Penn., in June, 1822 ; removed to Scott Co., Iowa, in 1855; thence to Benton Co. in 1870 ; she has eight children-Sarah C., Rebecca J., Elmira, Luther, Emma, John, Alonzo, and Robert. She is a member of the M. E. Church. Mr. Chriswell enlisted in 1861 in the 20th Iowa Infantry ; lost his health and served in the hospi- tal during the war. Died from a stroke of lightning July 18, 1871.
COAN, JOHN, farmer and stock- raiser, Sec. 2; P. O. Garrison ; born in Galway, Ircland, in 1832. Emigrated to Pennsylvania in 1847; thence to to Johnson Co., Iowa, in 1858; thence to Benton Co. in 1861 ; has 200 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre. Married Catherine Winter in 1852; she was born in Galway, Ireland, in 1830; four children-Sarah, Onora, Margaret and Martin. Catherine died in September, 1863. He then married Bridget Gab- enny in 1873 ; she was born in Cavan, Ireland, in 1938. Democrat in politics.
School Director two years; Path Master one year. Members of the Catholic Church.
Collins, Thos., far., S. 1; P. O. Garrison. Condon, Michael, farmer ; P. O. Garrison. Cook, Christ, far., S. 9 ; P. O. Paul. Cray, Thomas, far., S. 3; P. O. Garrison. Cruik, John, far., Sec. 9; P. O. Paul.
CUNNINGHAM, JOHN S.,
Sec. 19 ; P. O. Dryden ; born in Madi- son Co., N. Y., in August, 1846 ; re- moved to Onondaga in 1852 ; then to Tioga Co., N. Y., in 1853 ; thence to Broome Co., N. Y., in 1857 ; thence to Benton Co. in 1861 ; owns forty acres of land, valued at $30 per acre. Married Eliza A. Lewis in November, 1876; she was born in Onondaga, N. Y., in 1843. Republican ; Members of the M. E. Church.
D EPPE, Phillip, far., Sec. 27 ; P. O. Belle Plaine.
Dilger, N., farmer, S. 2; P. O. Garrison. DONNELLY, MICHAEL, farmer, Sec. 23; P. O. Garrison ; born in Galway, Ireland, in 1832 ; emigrated to New Orleans, La., in 1849 ; thence to Benton Co. in 1870 ; has eighty acres of land, valued at $30 per acre. Mar- ried Mary Corran in 1863; she was born in County Sligo, Ireland, in 1833; they have three children-Ellen F., Mary A. and William J. Democrat. President of the School. Members of the Cath- olic Church.
Donnelly, T., far., S. 13; P. O. Garrison. MIKE, C. J., farmer, Sec. 4 ; P. O. Waterloo.
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FIKE, JOSEPH, farmer, Sec. 6 ; P. O. Dysart; born in Somerset Co., Penn., in 1843; removed to Benton Co. in 1856; owns 120 acres of land, val- ued at $25 per acre. Married Anna Lichty in 1863; she was born in Lan caster Co., Penn., June 11, 1843 ; their children are Peter L., born Nov. 14, 1866 ; Ellen, Dec. 12, 1867 ; Jeremiah, Sept. 5, 1869 ; Abel, April 19, 1871; Eneas, June 23, 1872, died Nov. 1, 1872 ; Mary L., born Jan. 20, 1874; Andrew L., April 21, 1875, died July 22, 1877; Benjamin and Joseph, born. Aug. 24, 1876; Magdaline, Sept. 14, 1877. Republican. Has been the farrier of the county since 1857. Elected to the ministry in 1865 ; ordained to
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the eldership in 1871 of the River Brethren Church, organized in 1858. Mr. Fike has organized two churches in Kansas, one at Clay Center and one at Hamlin.
Finellay, James, far., S. 18; P. O. Paul. Fintel, H., far., S. 14; P. O. Garrison. AYHEGEN, A. R., farmer.
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GAREY, JAMES W., farmer, Sec. 16; P. O. Paul; born in Oswego Co., N. Y., in 1835 ; removed to Ben- ton Co. in 1870 ; has 160 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre Married Su- sanna Thomas in 1859 ; she was born in Oswego Co., N. Y., in 1834 ; they have four children - Hermon H., born in 1860; Georgianna, in 1862; Eva K., in 1869, and Isabel M., in 1871. Re- publican. School Director of District No. 5 six years, Justice of the Peace three years and Township Clerk since 1877.
Gebers, Fred., farmer.
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ERICK, farmer, Secs. 14 and 11; P. O. Garrison ; born in Groszherzog- thrum, Oldenburg, Germany, Dec. 1, 1840; emigrated to Lee Co.,Ill , in 1866; thence to Benton Co. in 1869; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre. Married Fredereke Kohler; she was born in Corchersenger, Germany, in 1850 ; they have three children-Chris- tian, born Nov. 28, 1871 ; Carl, Oct. 15, 1874, and Anna, Oet. 16, 1877. Re- publican. Road Supervisor.
Grapler, Chas., far., S. 4; P. O. Dysart.
M AACK, CLAUS, farmer, Sec. 35; P. O. Luzerne. Hadenfelt, H., far .; P. O. Paul.
HARMON, H. S., farmer, Sec. 1; P. O. Garrison ; owns eighty acres of land, valued at $40 per acre; born in Maryland May 18, 18-12; came to Ben- ton Co. in 1854. Married Mary Etta McCord; she was born in Jasper Co., Ind., in 1843 ; they have one child- John F., born Aug. 18, 1867. > School Director two years, and Treasurer three years. Democratie in politics. Mr. and Mrs. H. are members of the M. E. Church.
Hansen, Carson, farmer.
Hansen, Fred., far., S. 36; P. O. Luzerne. Hansen, W., far., S. 7; P. O. Paul.
HAY JOHN E., far., S .. 32; P. O. Dryden ; born in Somerset Co., Penn., in 1845 ; removed to Jones Co., Iowa, in 1876; thence to Benton Co. in 1878. Married Agnes Boger in 1870; she was born in Somerset Co., Penn., in 1842; they have four children-Robert Mor- ris, born in Dec., 1871 ; Fred K. War- ren, in June, 1873; Wm. Calvin, in Jan., 1875, and Minnie, in Sept., 1877. Members of the German Reformed Church. A member of the I. O. O. F. Enlisted in Aug., 1862, in the 142d Pennsylvania V. I. ; participated in the battles of Fredericksburg, Chancellors- ville, Gettysburg, Weldon Railroad, Spottsylvania, North Anna River, Cold Harbor, Wilderness, Long Hill, Tolo- potomy Creek, Bethesda Church, Peters- burg, Poplar Grove Church, Peeble's Farm, Dafney's Mills, Ford's Crossing and raid to Bellfield.
Hiepenthal, J., far., S. 17 ; P. O. Paul. Hinneman, J., far. : P. O. Garrison. Heyer, P., farmer ; P. O. Luzerne. Holek, J., far., S. 28 ; P. O. Paul. Holm, F., far., S. 33; P. O. Luzerne. Hoover, A., far., S. 5 ; P. O. Dysart. Houghton, M. T., farmer, See. 6; P. O. Paul.
HUDSON, JOHN, school teacher ; born in Essex Co., N. J., in 1847 ; re- moved to Fulton Co., Ill., in 1849 ; thence to Warren Co. in 1858; thence to MeDonough Co. in 1859; thence to Henderson Co. in 1862 ; thence to Ben- ton Co. in 1863; thence to Kansas in 1868; thence to Benton Co. in 1873 ; thence to Nebraska in Jan., 1875 : thence to Benton Co. Dec. 26, 1875. Member of the I. O. O. F.
Huffman, I., farmer.
LLIAM, LEWIS, far., S. 28; P. O. Belle Plaine.
IRWIN, A. W., farmer, Sec. 2; P. O. Garrison ; born in Indiana Co., Penn., Oct. 13, 1851 ; removed to Iowa in 1876. Married Unice MeAlister on the 27th of September, 1870; she was born in Indiana Co., Penn., in 1852; they have four children-William P. Smith, born Feb. 14, 1872; Inalionetta, born May 28, 1873; Winnie C., born Dec. 7, 1874; John Ambrose, born June 13. 1876. Democrat in polities. Members of the Evangelical Church.
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"ANNSEN, JOHN, far., S. 26; P. O. | Luzerne.
James, J., far. ; P. O. Benton.
Johnson, J., far., S. 9 ; P. O. Benton. Jungklaus, P., far., S. 23; P. O. Luzerne. Jurgens, F., far. ; P. O. Dysart.
K EBACH, ERNEST, far., S. 20 ; P. O. Paul.
Keith, C. W., far., S. 28 and 34; P. O. Dryden.
Keiper, F., far., S. 23 ; P. O. Robin.
Kerr, S. J., far., S. 10; P. O. Garrison. Kerston, H., far .; S. 9; P. O. Garrison. King, B., far., S. 15; P. O. Paul.
King, J. H., far., S. 20; P. O. Dryden. Kinner, P. P., far., S. 30 ; P. O. Dryden. Kinner, W. H., far., S. 30 ; P. O. Dryden. KIRCHNER, CLAUS, farmer, Sec. 24; P. O. Garrison ; born in Hol- stein, Germany, Jan. 8, 1837; emi- grated to Davenport, Iowa, in 1855; thence to Benton Co. in 1868. Married Louisa Dorthia Meyer March 11, 1868 ; she was born in Holstein, Germany, in. 1852; they have three children-Mary, born June 2, 1871; Henry, born Jan. 4, 1874 ; Fred W., born June 21, 1877. Secretary of school while independent district four years. Has 160 acres, val- ued at $30 per acre.
KIRCHNER, JOHN H., farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 23; P. O. Lu- zerne; born in Holstein, Germany, in 1832; emigrated to Iowa in 1854; has 160 acres, valued at $35 per acre. Mar- ried Margaret McKeals in July, 1855 ; she was born in Holstein, Germany, in 1836; they have five children-Anna E., born Oct. 28, 1857; Wilhelmina, born Dec. 26, 1859; Cecelia C., born March 26, 1863; Alvina M., born in June, 1871; Ella S., born June 12, 1873. Margaret died June 23, 1874 ; he then married Lena Peters, who was born in Denmark in 1828. Republican in politics. District Treasurer three years; Trustee two years; Supervisor two years. Members of the German Lutheran Church.
Koep, Peter, far., S. 16; P. O. Paul. Krug, Henry, far., S. 26 ; P. O. Robin. Krug, John, far., S. 35 ; P. O. Robin. Krisel, Chas., far., S. 11 ; P. O. Paul. L' ICHTY, SAMUEL, farmer.
Landgrebe, J., far., S. 5; P. O. Paul.
Lynch, Jas., far., S. 35 ; P. O. Dryden. Lynch, Jno., far., S. 35; P. O. Luzerne.
M ATTHEWS, W. A., farmer, Sec. 5; P. O. Paul.
MARTEENY, J. J., Sec. 33 ; P. O. Dryden ; born in Somerset Co., Penn., in 1838; removed to Lee Co., Ill., in 1863; thence to Benton Co. in 1873; has eighty acres of land, valued at $40 per aere. Married Mary Wilhelm in 1866; she was born in Maryland Co., Penn., in 1836; they have one child- Edith R., born Jan. 10, 1869. Demo- cratic in politics. Members of the M. E. Church. Enlisted in the 133d Penn. Inf., Aug. 6, 1862; participated in the battles of Fredericksburg, Antietam, Chancellorsville and others ; mustered out May 26, 1863; lost his health while in the army.
Miller, Henry.
Millhouse, G., far., S. 3; P. O. Garrison. MEYER, HENRY J., Sec. 25; P. O. Luzerne; born in Holstein, Ger- many, in 1841 ; emigrated to Davenport, Iowa, in 1865; thence to Benton Co. in 1868 ; has 280 acres, valued at $30 per acre. Married Elsabea Peters in 1868; she was born in Holstein, Germany, in 1842 ; they have five children-Henry N., born in 1869; Anna M., born in 1871; Emma E., born in 1874; Her- man H., born in 1875; Maria K., born in 1877. Independent in politics. School Director five years ; Trustee one year. Members of the Lutheran Church. Minish, N., far., S. 15 ; P. O. Garrison. Mohr, G., far., S. 13 ; P. O. Garrison. MORGAN, W. A., S. 31; P. O. Dryden ; born in Tioga Co., Penn., Oct. 12, 1842; removed to Linn Co., Iowa in 1854, thence to Benton Co. in 1862 ; has 160 acres of land, valued at $35 per acre. Married Susan Byam in 1866; she was born in Onondaga Co., N. Y., Oct. 10 1841 ; they have four children-Alf, born Jan. 7, 1868; Hu- bert, born March 19, 1871 ; Cora, born Aug. 4, 1872; Harry, born Oct. 30, 1875. Republican in politics. Was As- sessor three years, Justice two years, School Director four years. Enlisted in Sept., 1862, in the 6th I. V. C .; par- ticipated in the battle of White Stone Hill, in the frontier skirmishes, etc. Mosebergh, C., far., S. 4 ; P. O Paul.
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